Local Time vs Standard Time
Local Time:
- Local time is the time of a particular location based on the position of the sun.
- It varies depending on the longitude of the location.
- Local time can differ between cities even if they are in the same time zone.
Standard Time:
- Standard time is the time in a specific time zone, which is set based on the mean solar time at a specific longitude.
- It is used to create consistency in timekeeping across regions.
- Standard time is usually adjusted by adding or subtracting hours to match the time zone.

Example:
Let's consider the time difference between New York City (Eastern Standard Time) and Los Angeles (Pacific Standard Time). New York City is in the Eastern Time Zone, which is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles in the Pacific Time Zone.
- If it is 12:00 PM (noon) in New York City, the local time will be 9:00 AM in Los Angeles.
- However, both cities will be following their respective standard times: 12:00 PM in New York City (Eastern Standard Time) and 9:00 AM in Los Angeles (Pacific Standard Time).
In summary, local time is the time based on the position of the sun at a specific location, while standard time is the time set for a specific time zone to ensure consistency in timekeeping across regions.